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REAL EXPERTISE, UNPACKED.
stories, decisions, & lessons from the trenches
a podcast by @ashleysmithnow 🎙️
career + business

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Would you trust AI alone to edit a book you’re about to publish?

T.A. Thompson has used AI to explore ideas for his fiction. But when he wants to know whether his book flows — and what someone actually thinks of it — he wants a conversation with a human editor. That feedback and collaboration matter enough to him that he chose to hire one.

It’s one author’s answer to a much bigger question about AI and creative work: which parts are we happy to automate, and where do we still want another person involved?

🎙️ T.A. recently self-published his dystopian thriller The Mark. In our full Proof Talks conversation, he shares the setbacks, decisions, and lessons behind bringing his first novel to market.

▶️ Watch on YouTube or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts. 🎧

Proof Talks is hosted by: @ashleysmithnow
Guest: @t.a.thompsonwriter

As AI tools improve, do you think human book editors will become more valuable — or less?

#selfpublishedauthor #selfpublishing #selfpublishingtips #bookeditor #fictionwriter by @proof_talks

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Are you a founder who can’t let go?

This common challenge is one that limits growth, scale, organizational culture, and of course — work-life balance.

It can also impact how sellable a business is — whether a founder is looking for a financial exit or succession (retirement).

Murray Smith is an EOS implementer — he helps founders step away from operational roles that no longer serve them, while creating better systems, teams, and clarity that move a business forward.

Self-awareness paired with intentional change and thoughtful implementation can lead to more agency amongst senior leaders, better decisions, and stronger execution.

As an EOS Implementer, Murray helps with this. In episode 3 of Proof Talks, he dives into why this matters, who he helps, how to spot when you/your business needs support, and unpacks a client case study where the outcome was a founder getting away for a 5-week vacation — his first time on a holiday for a long, long time.

EOS = Entrepreneurial Operating System
Learn more 👉 @entrepreneurialoperatingsystem

#businessleadership #founders #founderlife #eos #businessgrowth by @proof_talks

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“AI” isn’t a strategy. It’s a starting question.

Before business leaders rush to adopt it, they need clarity on the problem they’re solving, the systems that can support it, and the cultural shift that comes with it.

What’s the first question your team asks about AI?

In this episode of Proof Talks, we sit down with Senior Cybersecurity and AI Consultant Brian Beck to explore why successful AI adoption isn’t primarily about implementing new technology — it’s about aligning strategy, people, and business priorities.

Tune in to Ep. 2 for more insights how organizations can move beyond the pressure to “do something with AI” and instead design an intentional implementation strategy that scales.

PROOF TALKS 🎙️
Real expertise, unpacked.

#AILeadership #BusinessLeadership #DigitalTransformation #BusinessStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment by @proof_talks

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Can passionate disagreements be helpful — or are they just personal attacks in disguise?

Drop a 🔥 if you know how to rise above the petty stuff to get things accomplished (in business or in life).

When you’re in a heated debate, it’s easy to forget the goal is solving a problem, not attacking each other.

Staying focused on solutions keeps conversations constructive and respectful.

Remember: disagreements are part of growth, as long as they stay about ideas, not personalities.

What’s been your experience?

This episode of Proof Talks features Cristian Gonzalez, a seasoned capital project leader and author of the book “What Everyone Knew. Inside the Failures Organizations See Coming and Don’t Stop”.

Tune in to Ep. 1 for more insights on how businesses can make better decisions through productive disagreement.

PROOF TALKS 🎙️
Real expertise, unpacked.

#ProductiveDisagreement #ProfessionalGrowth #BusinessTips #HealthyDebate #ProblemSolving by @proof_talks

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It’s a glimpse into proven thinking, perspective, and judgment.

Welcome to Proof Talks.

Real expertise,
unpacked.

🎙️ Hosted by: @ashleysmithnow

#businessleadership #businesslessons #careertiktok #podcast #realstories by @proof_talks

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